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Old 11-18-2013, 03:16 PM   #1
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Cayman wheels for my Boxster

Scored an amazing deal today. Purchased a set of 07 Cayman 18's with original tires for $400 bucks. A good day for me. This weekend I will determine what if any spacer that I may need.

My great buy today.


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Old 11-18-2013, 03:18 PM   #2
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That's not a deal, that's a steal!
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Old 11-18-2013, 03:27 PM   #3
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I know...I felt like a thief. But it felt so good to get them. Just love the Cayman wheels...they just have that bold look to them.
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Old 11-18-2013, 03:47 PM   #4
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Congratulations! I recently bought the same wheels (also with tires) for considerably more. I installed them on my 2000 base 986 with no spacers needed. I was also able to sell my old 17" wheels and tires which helped recoup some of the expense.
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Ok, now that you have yours,,, HOW DID YOU DO THIS???
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Congratulations! I recently bought the same wheels (also with tires) for considerably more. I installed them on my 2000 base 986 with no spacers needed. I was also able to sell my old 17" wheels and tires which helped recoup some of the expense.
Post a picture so I can see them on your ride.
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Old 11-18-2013, 03:54 PM   #7
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Ok, now that you have yours,,, HOW DID YOU DO THIS???
I occasionally check craigslist for Boxster parts. I hit just at the right time. Got them from a guy in Daytona...a 50 mile drive from Orlando. It pays to check ebay, cl, and the forums. Deals are available, usually these guys just want them out of their way.
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Old 11-18-2013, 04:06 PM   #8
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Very nice wheels! I have picked up several sets of 986 17" wheels for $400-$500 depending on condition but 18s usually go for a lot more.

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Old 11-19-2013, 03:31 AM   #10
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Paint them black before you install them!
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Old 11-19-2013, 06:19 AM   #11
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I have them too. My fronts came with 235s and the right one rubbed on the bottom of my strut perch. I haven't heard of this before, so maybe my pass side strut perch is lower for some reason. I went down to 225 which doesn't rub - I assume the diameter is slightly less - just enough to avoid having the inside 3/4 inch from rubbing up on the perch.
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Congrats! Great deal
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Nice! Every once and a while you can find a pair of wheels and tires for amazing prices. I've seen a few slip right under my nose.
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Nice wheels! I actually like the look of your oem BBS-SDII wheels better, but these are a close second and, I suspect, lighter. Do you by any chance have comparative weights available that you could share?
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not to mention, easier to clean!
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Great find! I love digging through Craig's. I thought my 18" twists for $500 with tires was a good find.
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Paint them black before you install them!
Leave them. Black makes the look like rims missing their hubcaps.
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Old 11-20-2013, 05:14 PM   #18
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Not a big lover of painted or colored rims. Natural, chrome or silver is my choice.
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And what will you be doing with those lovely wheels you're taking off? I doubt you need them for snow tires.... I'd be glad to get them them out of your way. Does $400 sound about right?
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And what will you be doing with those lovely wheels you're taking off? I doubt you need them for snow tires.... I'd be glad to get them them out of your way. Does $400 sound about right?
Is that EACH........

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